Nik and Karen Fitch have an incredible story. In November 2019, Karen woke up paralyzed from the neck down. While facing their own challenges and battle, Nik and Karen launced Cuddle Cow Company. They sell blankets inspired by their love of the farm and their cattle. Part of the proceeds from their company go directly to fund Spinal Cord Research.
Doug Ferguson joined me to talk about the ins and outs of using Sell/Buy Marketing. We talk about managing through cattle cycles, the importance of scale, and where to go to learn more about Sell/Buy Marketing.
With Tanner and Delaney both back from their breaks, the show returns to its regular formatting. The two tackle news and markets with the help of Matt Bennett of AgMarket.
Today we welcome Ducks Unlimited team members Bruce Toay, Manager of Conservation Programs, and Billy Gascoigne, Director of Agriculture and Strategic Partnerships, to discuss some recently announced partnerships from the non-profit. We discuss what the connections with the NRCS and Certified Angus Beef will look like for DU and how they will benefit producers throughout the country and beyond.
JD Hill of Kinetic Vet joins us to share a bit about the animal health industry. He talks of new products hitting the shelves and predictions for the future of animal agriculture. Find out more at https://kineticvet.com.
Jared Luhman is host of the great Herd Quitter podcast. He and his family are cooperative producers for Pharo Cattle Co. in Southeast Minnesota. We talk about the economic challenges of ranching on very valuable land as well as the unique ways they have found to overcome those challenges.
Dr.Colin Beal of Low Carbon Beef LLC joins us to talk about the announcement of their new program, LCB Enrolled. This is a certification program that allows producers to prove their cattle were raised with low green house gas emissions. Those interested in getting involved with Low Carbon Beef can learn more about the company at https://www.lowcarbonranch.com.
Today we caught up with Robyn O'Brien of RePlant Capital. She talks us through changes that can help better the food systems and food security of America. You can learn more about RePlant and work with them at https://www.replantcapital.com.
Alexis Johnson from Farm Tee Company joins me to day to talk about her business and how she started her mission to make high quality apparel that farmers and ranchers could wear and show their pride for where they live. We talk about the pride in loving where you farm as well as the challenges that come with building a brand. Find Alexis at https://farmteeco.com/
